Finding the Third Proportional to 1,112 and 1,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,112 and 1,835 is: 3,028.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,112 : 1,835 = 1,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,112/1,835 = 1,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,112x = 1,835 × 1,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,112x = 3,367,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,367,225/1,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,028.08
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